Jessica & Ryan

Pet lovers looking for housesitting opportunities around England

About Jessica & Ryan

We are a quiet, non-smoking couple who love animals, especially dogs. We are a very loving and stable couple who have been together for over 8 years. We left our home in Australia (Brisbane) last year, and after travelling around Europe we have settled in Oxfordshire.

We are excited at the possibility of house-sitting within driving distance o...

We are a quiet, non-smoking couple who love animals, especially dogs. We are a very loving and stable couple who have been together for over 8 years. We left our home in Australia (Brisbane) last year, and after travelling around Europe we have settled in Oxfordshire.

We are excited at the possibility of house-sitting within driving distance of Oxfordshire, especially on weekends and holidays. We quickly bond with animals, and have made all sorts of furry friends all over Europe and the UK.

We lived in an apartment block in Australia for the last 7 years and therefore have not been able to get a dog of our own. Instead, we enjoyed daily afternoon walks to the local dog park, which was often a highlight of our day. We love walking, hiking and being outdoors, which is made all the more enjoyable in the company of animals.

A little more about us:Jess: I've recently completed my PhD in Chemistry, and have been working at the University of Oxford as a postdoctoral research associate since mid August 2017. I also love art, cooking, music, tennis and hiking. I can't wait to eventually adopt a pet of my own, but in the mean time I promise to love your animal as my own.

Ryan: I'm a High School Physics/Maths teacher and tennis coordinator, though currently I'm tutoring GCSE and A-Levels while studying coding, machine learning and AI. I love looking after pets, and make friends with all types of animals big, small, furry or scaly. My work and study tends to have flexible hours, so lots of walks, plenty of play time and attention are definitely on the cards for any pets you may have. I'll also have plenty of time for any house and yard maintenance if required.

Why we want to house sit

We have recently moved to England and hope to house/pet-sit on weekends and during holidays as a means to explore new areas and meet new people/animals. We are not in a situation to have an animal of our own at the moment so we really love pet-sitting as an opportunity to look after and bond with animals. Since we have relocated to the Oxfordshire area, we may also be available for future house sitting or dog walking down the track.

Our experience

We have 3 weeks of house-sitting experience in the Cotswolds in August during which we looked after a 12 month old cat named Luna, and 2 guinea pigs Petal and Biscuit as well as looking after the general house and yard maintenance. We also recently looked after Ruby the Rhodesian Ridgeback in Cambridge over a weekend.We have both grown up with dogs as pets and both have experience taking care of their every need. We both trained our family dogs with basic commands, and looked after their health and fitness. Ryan's giant German Shepherd Conan was trained to eat only on command, and had boundless energy only burned up through lots of walking and playing. Jess grew up with a Jack Russell Terrier named Tessa and a loving Golden Retriever named Toby (who belonged to cousins next door). Jess enjoyed walking both dogs daily, at the same time, which was always a fun and entertaining experience. Jess's sister also owns two cats, Vince and Esme, and so we have some experience around cats as well.

We have both lived in multiple apartments since moving out of our family homes to attend University in Brisbane when we were 16/17. We have also looked after our parents houses when they go on holidays. This included house cleaning, yard and pool maintenance and of course pet care. We have also rented out a number of rooms and units via Booking.com and AirBnb during our travels around Europe so far, and have received wonderful feedback:

"Super guest, every host would be happy to have a guest like this :) welcome back any time" (Jernej from Perfect Stay, Bled, Slovenia - AirBnb).

"Jess and Ryan was a very nice couple who was a pleasure to host . quite and tidy and nice to talk to. I will recommend them for other hosts" (Svein from Bergen -AirBnb).

"Jess and Ryan were great, very friendly and easy-going guests. It was a pleasure to have them for a couple of days and share with them tips about Geneva and the surrounding area. They left the flat and the room in a perfect state. I recommend them without hesitation." (Marc from Cosy Room in Charming Flat, Geneva - Airbnb)

We look forward to meeting you!

Reviews (3)

Andrew - Chepstow, United Kingdom

04 September - 11 September 2018

Jess and Ryan are a delightful couple who take their responsibilities very seriously.They seemed to thoroughly enjoy caring for our animals, Barney, our lab would have gladly jumped in their car to leave with them and they looked after the house very well.They’re good company and we enjoyed an ... + More

Jess and Ryan are a delightful couple who take their responsibilities very seriously.They seemed to thoroughly enjoy caring for our animals, Barney, our lab would have gladly jumped in their car to leave with them and they looked after the house very well.They’re good company and we enjoyed an evening with them before we left hearing about their interesting lives and they very kindly prepared a delicious meal for us on our return, complete with a freshly baked banana cake.We can thoroughly recommend them and would have no hesitation in inviting them back.Andy and Jan Trelleck Grange

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Rosalind - Cambridge, United Kingdom

02 December - 03 December 2017

Jessica and Ryan looked after our Ridgeback Ruby (and our house) overnight, and did an excellent job. They were great with Ruby - she was comfortable with them straight away - and we were able to relax knowing she was in good hands. They easily understood all of the particulars of our less than ... + More

Jessica and Ryan looked after our Ridgeback Ruby (and our house) overnight, and did an excellent job. They were great with Ruby - she was comfortable with them straight away - and we were able to relax knowing she was in good hands. They easily understood all of the particulars of our less than straight forward half-renovated house and our fussy dog, and took it all in their stride, as well as being friendly people to deal with. They also left the place immaculate. We would definitely recommend them to house or pet-sit!

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Richard And Aneta - Oxford, United Kingdom

12 August - 02 September 2017

Jess and Ryan looked after our cat and two guinea pigs for 3 weeks in August.They turned out to be lovely, caring and very mature in their approach.

Our quite demanding cat, Luna, loved them immediatly. They sent us regular updates with photos.They also changed their own plans in order to come... + More

Jess and Ryan looked after our cat and two guinea pigs for 3 weeks in August.They turned out to be lovely, caring and very mature in their approach.

Our quite demanding cat, Luna, loved them immediatly. They sent us regular updates with photos.They also changed their own plans in order to come earlier then we had asked them initially.They stayed a day longer too, when Luna got injured and had to be looked after all day and night - like a baby. They took her to the vets, gave her the medication and comforted her when she had to be in a cage, to rest her injured leg. She did not like it and it was all very stresful but they managed very well.We felt hopeless, being abroad, but we knew that Luna was in good hands.

Jess and Ryan treated our pets and the property as their own and we would not hesitate to recommend them to other pet/homeowners.

Aneta & Richard

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About Jessica & Ryan

We are a quiet, non-smoking couple who love animals, especially dogs. We are a very loving and stable couple who have been together for over 8 years. We left our home in Australia (Brisbane) last year, and after travelling around Europe we have settled in Oxfordshire.

We are excited at the possibility of house-sitting within driving distance of Oxfordshire, especially on weekends and holidays. We quickly bond with animals, and have made all sorts of furry friends all over Europe and the UK.

We lived in an apartment block in Australia for the last 7 years and therefore have not been able to get a dog of our own. Instead, we enjoyed daily afternoon walks to the local dog park, which was often a highlight of our day. We love walking, hiking and being outdoors, which is made all the more enjoyable in the company of animals.

A little more about us:Jess: I've recently completed my PhD ......

We are a quiet, non-smoking couple who love animals, especially dogs. We are a very loving and stable couple who have been together for over 8 years. We left our home in Australia (Brisbane) last year, and after travelling around Europe we have settled in Oxfordshire.

We are excited at the possibility of house-sitting within driving distance of Oxfordshire, especially on weekends and holidays. We quickly bond with animals, and have made all sorts of furry friends all over Europe and the UK.

We lived in an apartment block in Australia for the last 7 years and therefore have not been able to get a dog of our own. Instead, we enjoyed daily afternoon walks to the local dog park, which was often a highlight of our day. We love walking, hiking and being outdoors, which is made all the more enjoyable in the company of animals.

A little more about us:Jess: I've recently completed my PhD in Chemistry, and have been working at the University of Oxford as a postdoctoral research associate since mid August 2017. I also love art, cooking, music, tennis and hiking. I can't wait to eventually adopt a pet of my own, but in the mean time I promise to love your animal as my own.

Ryan: I'm a High School Physics/Maths teacher and tennis coordinator, though currently I'm tutoring GCSE and A-Levels while studying coding, machine learning and AI. I love looking after pets, and make friends with all types of animals big, small, furry or scaly. My work and study tends to have flexible hours, so lots of walks, plenty of play time and attention are definitely on the cards for any pets you may have. I'll also have plenty of time for any house and yard maintenance if required.

Why we want to house sit

We have recently moved to England and hope to house/pet-sit on weekends and during holidays as a means to explore new areas and meet new people/animals. We are not in a situation to have an animal of our own at the moment so we really love pet-sitting as an opportunity to look after and bond with animals. Since we have relocated to the Oxfordshire area, we may also be available for future house sitting or dog walking down the track.

Our experience

We have 3 weeks of house-sitting experience in the Cotswolds in August during which we looked after a 12 month old cat named Luna, and 2 guinea pigs Petal and Biscuit as well as looking after the general house and yard maintenance. We also recently looked after Ruby the Rhodesian Ridgeback in Cambridge over a weekend.We have both grown up with dogs as pets and both have experience taking care of their every need. We both trained our family dogs with basic commands, and looked after their health and fitness. Ryan's giant German Shepherd Conan was trained to eat only on command, and had boundless energy only burned up through lots of walking and playing. Jess grew up with a Jack Russell Terrier named Tessa and a loving Golden Retriever named Toby (who belonged to cousins next door). Jess enjoyed walking both dogs daily, at the same time, which was always a fun and entertaining experience. Jess's sister also owns two cats, Vince and Esme, and so we have some experience around cats as well.

We have both lived in multiple apartments since moving out of our family homes to attend University in Brisbane when we were 16/17. We have also looked after our parents houses when they go on holidays. This included house cleaning, yard and pool maintenance and of course pet care. We have also rented out a number of rooms and units via Booking.com and AirBnb during our travels around Europe so far, and have received wonderful feedback:

"Super guest, every host would be happy to have a guest like this :) welcome back any time" (Jernej from Perfect Stay, Bled, Slovenia - AirBnb).

"Jess and Ryan was a very nice couple who was a pleasure to host . quite and tidy and nice to talk to. I will recommend them for other hosts" (Svein from Bergen -AirBnb).

"Jess and Ryan were great, very friendly and easy-going guests. It was a pleasure to have them for a couple of days and share with them tips about Geneva and the surrounding area. They left the flat and the room in a perfect state. I recommend them without hesitation." (Marc from Cosy Room in Charming Flat, Geneva - Airbnb)